Channel Plans: Setting Channel Plan Parameters
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Editable Parameters
• Enabled: This enables the instrument to monitor the channel. Select
Yes or No. If the channel is not enabled it will not be included in any
measurement mode. At least one channel must be enabled.
• Type: When you select Type, the program offers six choices in the Edit
Box. Press the Enter soft key to highlight choices, and use the up and
down diamond keys to make the choice. For each of the choices
described below, the screen displays the appropriate channel
parameters for you edit if necessary. Channel type shows in the upper
display to the left of the channel number.
The six choices are described below. Table 3-1, “Carrier Types and
Parameters,” lists the parameters you can set for each type. The parameters
are described following Table 3-1.
• Digital Carrier (DIGITAL): Digital Carrier can be used for
continuous digital carriers. DIGI is supported only in the Level,
Sweep, Spectrum, and Scan measurement modes. An RMS
detection mode measures the level of a digital channel.
• QAM Digital Stream (QAM): Use QAM for QAM 64 or 256
digital carriers.
• Video + Dual Audio Channels (DUAL): DUAL is a European
system, incorporating video plus two independent audio carriers.
• Single Carrier (SINGLE): SNGL can be used as a carrier for FM
or data.
• Video Channel (TV): Video Channel includes the standard video
carrier with audio carrier offset.
• Sweep Insertion Point (SWEEP): This type enables the
channel for use as a sweep insertion point.
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